Ab Ripper X

genuinelyfrans
genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey, I was just curious about what time is best to do Ab Ripper X from P90x. I did the Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps workout and my arms were so sore and I was so exhausted I fell asleep right after completing my workout. I was wondering, is it better to do Ab Ripper X right after the workout (though I will not be able to do many reps) or is it okay to wait until the next day to complete Ab Ripper X, when I know I can give 100%?

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    doesn't really matter, just don't do it everyday. Leave at least a full day rest between. I do it twice/week on cardio days.
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    Not sure about the exact time, but I follow the P90X Classic plan somewhat. I usually do it right after the strength routines
  • Wen37
    Wen37 Posts: 218 Member
    I do my P90X at lunch at work so I have to wait until I get home to do the Ap Ripper so I don't go over my lunch hour. The guys here do it before the workout and skip the bonus and cool down. Don't think it really matters as long as you do it :)
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Ok I was just wondering because I usually work out at night so sometimes after a strength workout, I am so sore it is hard for me so I just wanted to be sure if I did it the next day that it would still be alright.
  • LiteBrite007
    LiteBrite007 Posts: 294 Member
    I do mine right after working out...mainly because I be too tired to turn off the dvd and it comes on automatically right after the strength workouts. Its funny, I'm too lazy to turn off the tv so I'll do the ab ripper instead. :laugh:
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    I hate it..but I love it
  • dukes418
    dukes418 Posts: 207 Member
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    Mornings or anytime on an empty stomach should do.
  • Typhanee83
    Typhanee83 Posts: 309 Member
    I force myself to do it right after the main workout. I'm already sweaty, may as well just finish it off. 3 days a week is plenty though. Ab Ripper X was invented by the Devil.
  • MizCJ84
    MizCJ84 Posts: 335 Member
    I am almost to my 60 day mark in P90X. I usually do my strength training in the morning and Ab Ripper X at night when I get home from work. Sometimes I will even do Ab Ripper X the next day. So far I have gotten great results with this program even with changing up the scheduled routine. I figure I'm okay as long as I get it done. I would rather do Ab Ripper X later on because I'm usually exhausted right after strength training. If I wait to do it, I can give it my 110% rather than maybe 50%.

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  • MizCJ84
    MizCJ84 Posts: 335 Member
    Ab Ripper X was invented by the Devil.

    ^^^THIS!
  • tobirhae
    tobirhae Posts: 108 Member
    I usually do it right after the strength workout since I'm already sweaty and warmed up. Some days, though, I don't have time to do it right after and I do it later in the evening after I put my daughters to bed. I think you're fine doing it anytime, as long as you do it.
  • Nekhet
    Nekhet Posts: 380
    I hate it..but I love it

    LOL I loved that!!!
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    Seriously invented by the devil! I hate, hate it. I just did Zumba to avoid P90X today, haha. Oh well. It will be sooo on, tonight!
  • Myles_D23
    Myles_D23 Posts: 51 Member
    I force myself to do it right after the main workout. I'm already sweaty, may as well just finish it off. 3 days a week is plenty though. Ab Ripper X was invented by the Devil.

    True

    I do it right after. Each week it gets easier and easier
  • Nekhet
    Nekhet Posts: 380
    Got to do it today after Legs and back DVD workout...
  • Skeels
    Skeels Posts: 929 Member
    Do it in the morning before your P90X workouts. If you do it after Chest and Back, you have already worn your abs out from all of the pull ups and pushups.....


    AB Core plus is also a good DVD to switch in for ABRIPPERX
  • Nekhet
    Nekhet Posts: 380
    That's a great tip Keels thanks!! I will have to remember that cause after Chest and Back I was very tired but still managed the AB Ripper X but was wondering if I was doing good form or not.
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Also, I was wondering, if I do end up doing Ab Ripper in the morning, should I do it before or after eating?
  • Nekhet
    Nekhet Posts: 380
    I would do it before...or have a protein shake 30 mins before working out.
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Okay I am going to get one of my protein shakes, drink that, then in about an hour I will do Ab Ripper, thanks!

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